Hi, I plan on getting a husky sometime in the future (ideally when I reach my 20s) though I am aware that they can be stubborn and very destructive, I am willing to properly prepare myself to deal with/prevent that by arming myself with as much knowledge as possible before I make such a big commitment. So I am asking you folks to help me. Is there anything that is different when it comes to training a husky from other dogs? Please provide reliable sources and or personal experience.

To my mind, the important thing is utter consistency. As for methods, probably depends more on the individual dog than anything. I never give the "method" a name - just what works. Initially, Ami was highly food motivated. Not so much anymore...but, he seems rather compliant and very smart - if I can convey to him what I want, he will adopt the behavior. Mostly. For recall, I use the Mini Educator ecollar. He's a wuss - I use the vibrate and he thinks its haunted

Archer - still highly food motivated but equally wants to please so praise works.

And - a good, solid "no" works, too, to deter behavior. Not loud, just firm - and it works even better is you can anticipate what Mr. Pooch is about to do and give the "no" ahead of time (example: Ami loves, loves, loves butter - about the only thing I cannot leave unattended on the counter. When I see him lift his nose, a simple "uh uh uhh" and he walks away. Probably, like my kids, he thinks I have magically powers or eyes behind my head. But really, like children, dogs are really transparent

All training should be done in the context of a good bond which will come from playing, walking, grooming, feeding and just "being" with your dog.

Also multiple short training periods a day worked better for me than a long session. Say maybe 15 -20 minutes usually.

I never hit, scream (well, once I did - he started to lift his leg on hubbies motorcycle in the barn and my scream was pure instinct ), raise my voice, yank hard on a leash, rub his face in anything or any of that stuff.

Good luck on getting a husky. I love the breed - funny, engaging little imps they are!